Much of the characters' journey was about finding out what makes them at peace with themselves, I believe that's what most of us look for, whether consciously or not. From where I'm sitting now, I think I realize it now. The biggest change about moving to Norway is not the environment, not the weather, not the language, not the food, not being far away from family, not the change in status (work nor marital), not the people nor the culture. It is the mental and emotional shift that I'm having - what used to be normal or socially accepted, isn't anymore. What used to have definition or structure or a certain set of unspoken rules, doesn't anymore. It is realizing that it is possible to let myself carve something out for myself - not for anyone else - but for me and my partner, the way that suits us the most. Not THE best way to go about things, not the dazzling way, not the "yes, I'm yet another achiever" way.. just our way. I didn't think I would experience a struggle with myself coming here but so it seems I had trouble with finding a placing within me for me :)
And yes, as you could see, it was a very good read. A light and well-written read, some may call it a book for chicks but hey, sometimes it's about inspiring the reader with whichever way it takes.
p/s: Enjoy one of my latest fav inspiring videos - go out there and bike! :p
Still reeling from thoughts,
ABE